Generous support in Laois for Portlaoise hospital's palliative care patients
Friends of Portlaoise Hospital provide support to palliative care Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Patients who who receive care at the palliative care unit at Portlaoise hospital will receive treatment in more comfort thanks to the latest help from the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
The ever busy support group say are delighted to announce the donation of two Comfort Chairs to the Sieve Bloom and Emo Court Wards.
These chairs will be used in palliative care rooms in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. The specialised chairs are designed to provide comfort and support for patients of the unit.
They offer patients a more comfortable and dignified experience helping to alleviate some of the physical discomfort associated with their illness. They can also be used by family members wishing to stay with their loved ones during this time.
"Our goal has always been to enhance patient comforts in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise and we feel that these chairs will be of huge benefit. This donation has been made possible through the generous support of our local community. The Friends would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all donors and supporters whose contributions have enabled this enhancement in our hospital, she said.
Ms Reams said community support is vital for initiatives such as the support of the palliative care unit.
"We are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported our efforts over the past number of years. Your contributions make a substantial difference in the lives of patients and their families. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Cian and all at Accora for their very generous discount as a contribution to the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital," she said.
A statement added that Accora, which is based in Swords, Co Dublin, aims create and develop assistive products to help people lead as full and safe a life as possible.
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise staff are very appreciative of this generous donation as they say the chairs will significantly improve the comfort of patients in palliative care.
The presentation was attended by Olivia (Director of Nursing), Jean Marie (Clinical Nurse Manager), Geraldine (Clinical Nurse Manager), Emily Maher (Friends Committee Member), Sarah Preston (Friends Committee Member), Emma Dempsey (Friends Committee Member), Cian (Accora Product Specialist), Ailis (Clinical Nurse Manager), Ita (Director of Midwivery) and Dr John Connaughton (Clinical Director), Aoife Reams (Secretary Friends) and Tom Timmons (Chairperson Friends).
If you would like to find out more about the Friends you can check out their website: https://friendsofthehospital.wixsite.com/portlaoise or you can contact them at [email protected].